Eastern Wolf

The eastern wolf, also known as the eastern timber wolf, eastern Canadian wolf, eastern grey wolf, Algonquin wolf and deer wolf, is a medium-sized canine found in Canada. Their population is at risk because of the limited number of individuals left in the wild and the proximity in which they live.

Scientific Classification

Eastern Wolf

Physical Description

Size: They reach a height of around 2.2 feet (68 cm) at the shoulders.

Weight: They can weigh 66.1 lb (30 kg) on average.

Color: Highly variable pelage, ranging from a tawny to a reddish-brown color.

Distribution

Eastern wolves can be found in Southwestern Quebec and Central Ontario around the Great Lakes.

Habitat

They live in mixed deciduous and coniferous forests.

Eastern Wolf

Eastern Wolf Pictures

Behavior

They have specific scent-marked territories with areas ranging from 42.5 square miles to 71 square miles. They live in packs and defend these territories ferociously.

Mating & Reproduction

Eastern wolf packs consist of a breeding pair and their offspring. Breeding season falls between mid to late February during which the dominant pair mates. The female gives birth to 5 cubs on average around April-May.

Eastern Wolf Puppies

Eastern Wolf Pup

Life-cycle

The earliest a juvenile has been seen leaving its birth pack is 15 weeks, but they can stay on for up to 37 weeks. They are looked after by their parents and older siblings until such time. They usually reach sexual maturity at 22 months of age.

Lifespan

They live for around 3-4 years in the wild, but some have lived for up to 15 years.

Sounds & Communication

Eastern wolves communicate with each other with the help of howls, barks, visual, tactile means.